Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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